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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/3p8dg0j5ir/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/"
title: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs 5.11 Rush 12 2.0"
description: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs 5.11 Rush 12 2.0: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3p8dg0j5ir/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990330/carryons/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack-3p8dg0j5ir.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$225</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack | Feature | 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill</td><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990314/carryons/5-11-rush-12-2-0-cp0hu6mse7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack and 5.11 Rush 12 2.0

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 15in on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack, and 5 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.

### Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.

## Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0: which should you pack?

The **5.11 Rush 12 2.0** carries 2L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack** (22L vs. 24L), while the **5.11 Rush 12 2.0** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **5.11 Rush 12 2.0** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 is the better call.